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Auctions Dec 27, 2016, 9 AM
Rare 5¢ Lincoln pair among highlights at upcoming Harmer-Schau Orcoexpo sale
by By Michael BaadkeHarmer-Schau Auction Galleries of Petaluma, Calif., will hold a philatelic auction in three sessions during the 42nd annual Orcoexpo in Fullerton, Calif. -
World Stamps Dec 26, 2016, 2 PM
What newly surfaced atomic bomb postal history teaches us
by By Ken LawrenceNew information about the history and the postal history of the Manhattan Project and the atomic bomb have come to light. -
World Stamps Dec 26, 2016, 9 AM
Marshall Islands honors U.S. national parks, announces 2017 program
by CMS AdminThe Marshall Islands will continue its series of stamps featuring national parks of the United States in 2017. -
World Stamps Dec 25, 2016, 2 PM
Liechtenstein, Hong Kong and Tonga top 2016 Year of the Monkey contest
by By Dingguo DaiThe 2016 contest included stamps from 55 countries or special administrative regions celebrating the Year of the Monkey. -
World Stamps Dec 25, 2016, 12 PM
Year of Dialogue among Civilizations: an uncommon common-design issue
by By Peter YaghmaieThe idea for a dialog among civilizations was proposed by President Mohammad Khatami of Iran in 1998. -
World Stamps Dec 25, 2016, 4 AM
Folders artfully display Scandinavian common-theme stamps
by By Wayne ChenPostal administrations in Scandinavian countries and territories have a long tradition of issuing common cultural thematic stamps, dating back to 1956. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2016, 2 PM
What mummies and your stamp collection have in common
by By Wayne YoungbloodIt’s possible there are mummies lurking in your collection — or at least parts of them. Wayne Youngblood explains in his first Odd Lot column. -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2016, 12 PM
Caption this stamp by telling us what the motorcycle messenger is saying
by By John M. HotchnerHow would you be feeling about the job at hand, the passing scene, or just riding a motorcycle for a living? -
US Stamps Dec 24, 2016, 4 AM
The high-end stamps that feature a longtime U.S. general: Tip of the week
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerGen. Winfield Scott served 53 of his almost 80 years in the United States Army. He held the rank of general longer than any other person in U.S. history. -
US Stamps Dec 23, 2016, 2 PM
Pair of earliest-known uses of Christmas seals discovered
by By John M. HotchnerSince 1999, John Hotchner has provided an annual summary of earliest-known uses of U.S. Christmas seals issued from 1908 to 1935. -
World Stamps Dec 23, 2016, 12 PM
Australia’s stamp booklets offer a bonanza of collecting opportunities
by By Janet KlugGive Australian stamp booklets a good look the next time you are searching for some interesting stamps. You are sure to find something you will enjoy. -
US Stamps Dec 23, 2016, 8 AM
Wayne Youngblood returns to Linn’s pages with story of mummies and U.S. stamps
by By Donna HousemanYoungblood is a lifelong stamp collector, member of the American Philatelic Society, and instructor for the APS Summer Seminar on Philately. -
US Stamps Dec 23, 2016, 2 AM
The cost of collecting 2016 U.S. stamps, a disappointing holiday postmark: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, readers enjoyed posts about 10 outstanding Canada stamps of the last 10 years, and John Glenn's stamp legacy. -
US Stamps Dec 22, 2016, 2 PM
Council on Postal Collectors convenes first meeting
by By Michael BaadkeAs expected, this initial meeting, which lasted some 100 minutes, addressed familiar concerns for collectors and dealers. -
US Stamps Dec 22, 2016, 12 PM
Seashells postcard-rate stamps slated for Jan. 28
by By Michael BaadkeA new set of four Seashells stamps will be issued Jan. 28 in panes of 20 and coils of 100. The stamp illustrations were created by Sergio Baradat. -
World Stamps Dec 22, 2016, 12 PM
How to find misidentified examples of this Newfoundland postage due stamp
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerAlthough the values are not much different, there is a much more difficult to find version of Newfoundland's 1949 10¢ postage due stamp. -
US Stamps Dec 22, 2016, 8 AM
Strange places the U.S. Christmas seal has been spotted
by By John M. HotchnerOne of the strangest in John Hotchner's experience recently came to him from Christmas seal specialist dealer Denny Peoples. -
US Stamps Dec 21, 2016, 9 AM
Flag stamp to be issued Jan. 27 at Georgia show
by By Michael BaadkeA new United States Flag definitive stamp will be issued during the opening day of the Southeastern Stamp Expo in suburban Atlanta. -
US Stamps Dec 20, 2016, 12 PM
The visual appeal of the U.S. Exploring The Solar System souvenir stamp sheet
by By Charles SneeThe sheet was part of the Space Achievement and Exploration set, which features a number of firsts in U.S. stamp production. -
Postal Updates Dec 20, 2016, 9 AM
Senate approves two reappointments to Postal Regulatory Commission
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentBefore going home for the Christmas holidays, the Senate once again reaffirmed its belief that the United States Postal Service needs to be regulated.